First, let me introduce you to Claudia, our 1986 Mercedes truck (named after Miss Schiffer naturally). Now it's fair to say that our super model was one tough cookie. She successfully transported us across Eastern Africa through dirt, desert, mud and water...with only a few minor hiccups here and there.
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| Getting ready to leave for our next destination! |
We covered a hell of a lot of ground in Claudia, listening to a surprising amount of Dire Straits, holding a beer in one hand and playing cards in the other....not a bad way to wile away a few hours on the road I must say!
On quiet, 'good' roads, we rode on the roof seats, waving at the hundreds of kids who appeared from nowhere to chase Claudia into the distance....happy days!
Next is Ollie, our Liverpudlian tour leader, who acted like a 12 year old raiding a sweet shop every time we encountered an animal, a sand dune or a quad bike - this man lived and breathed his job and his enthusiasm was infectious!
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| Ollie being poled down the Okavango Delta in Botswana! |
The legend of the trip was Denford AKA the best chef in all of Africa, at least I reckon he could be if an Africa Master chef TV series was ever made. Not only did Denford cook up a storm on every campsite we visited, in 28 days, I never ate the same delicious meal twice and they just kept getting better and better. Denford also happens to have the best pearly white smile i've ever seen.
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| The friendliest chef in the world! |
Finally, Arthur, the Kenyan comedian who laughed like a girl. This man had a heart of gold and did the honours of driving Claudia across Africa... though it's fair to say that Claudia and Arthur often failed to see eye to eye.
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| Always the joker! |
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